constantencoding
nounUK /ˈkɒnstənt ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈkɑːnstənt ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
A way of turning information into a code that always stays the same.
The app uses constantencoding so every message looks the same when it is saved.
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2. A method where the same code is used for every piece of data, without changes.
Constantencoding keeps the file size the same no matter what you add.
3. A rule in computing that maps symbols to numbers in a way that never changes.
The programmer chose constantencoding to avoid mistakes during translation.
4. A fixed pattern used to store text so different computers can read it.
Because of constantencoding, the old files still open on new machines.